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Gefen Digital Audio Switcher User manual

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Digital Audio
Switcher
USER MANUAL
www.gefen.com
Technical Support:
Telephone (818) 884-6294
(800) 545-6900
Fax (818) 884-3108
Technical Support Hours:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.
Write To:
Gefen Inc.
C/O Customer Service
6265 Variel Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367-9897
Notice
Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any
accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice.
2x1 Digital Audio Switcher is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
© 2005 Gefen Inc., All Rights Reserved
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Features
Panel Descriptions
Connecting and Operating the 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher
RMT2-IR Installation
IR Extender Installation
Specifi cations
Warranty
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Congratulations on your purchase of the ex•tend•it 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher. Your
complete satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen’s line of HDTV switches, extenders, and splitters are designed to make your A/V
equipment use more comfortable, more productive and less expensive.
The 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher allows access to multiple Digital Audio devices, using a
single Digital Audio reciever.
The ex•tend•it line offers solutions for noise, space and security concerns, data center
control, information distribution, conference room presentation, school and corporate
training environments.
Our Commitment
Gefen will always offer the fi nest quality product at the best possible price. Included in
that price is a lifetime of support from a team of outstanding engineers.
The ex•tend•it 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher allows two SPDIF or OPTICAL devices to be
switched easily in to one Digital Audio reciever. Simply connect your digital audio to the
digital out.
INTRODUCTION
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FEATURES
Features
• Switches easily between any two Digital Audio sources
• Optional RMT-2 remote control
• TOSLINK cables are used to connect the TOSLINK inputs and 2x1 TOSLINK Digital
Audio Switcher output
• SPDIF cables are used to connect the SPDIF inputs and 2x1 SPDIF Digital Audio
Switcher output
• Installs in seconds
Includes:
2x 6’ TOSlink cables
5VDC Power Supply
RMT2-IR
The 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Connects to
5VDC power supply
Connects to IR
extender
IR eye
Indicates if port 1 or
port 2 is selected
Selects port 1
or port 2
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SPDIF Out Optical Out
SPDIF 1 SPDIF 2
OPT 2OPT 1
Connecting and Operating the 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher
How to Connect the 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher to your devices
1 Connect the digital audio cables from your devices into the 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher
inputs.
2 Connect your digital audio receiver to the 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher output.
3 Input 1 and 2 can either be S/PDIF or TOSlink, not both.
4 Regardless of the input type the output can be both S/PDIF and TOSlink.
5 Plug the 5VDC power supply into the 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher.
How to Operate the 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher
1 Use the front panel push button to switch between sources.
2 Alternatively, use the RMT2-IR remote control port to remotely toggle between sources.
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RMT2-IR Installation
1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT2-IR remote.
2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position.
3. Insert the battery, hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing up. The
side that is not marked must be facing down.
4. Test the RMT2-IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator light
on the remote will fl ash once each time you press a button. WARNING: Do not press
multiple buttons simultaneously and do NOT press buttons rapidly. These actions will
cause the remote to reset and steps 1-4 will have to be repeated.
Note: The RMT2-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation, the
second battery is complimentary.
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The optional IR extender allows you to relo-
cate your 2x1 HDMI Digital Audio Switcher
and still have IR control of the 2x1 HDMI
Digital Audio Switcher
IR Extender Instructions
How to Connect the IR Extender to the 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher
1 Open the unit so the circuit board below is accessible.
2 Add a jumper to close the contact between the pins in the white circle
3 Move the jumper in the black circle from the local to the remote pins
4 Plug the IR Extender into the remote jack on the front of the unit
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Input/Output Connector Type .............................................................S/PDIF and TOSlink
S/PDIF (Digital coax) performance .........................................................................96 kHz
Power Consumption ................................................................................ 15 Watts (max.)
Power Supply .......................................................................................................... 5VDC
Dimensions ................................................................................... 4”D x 3.25”W x 1.25”H
Shipping Weight ....................................................................................................... 2 Lbs
Gefen Inc. warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material
and workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notifi ed within one
(1) year from the date of shipment, Gefen Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace
the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,
electrical, or other abuse or modifi cations.
Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the
current price of parts and labor in effect at the of repair. Such repairs are warranted for
ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fi tness for any particular purpose,
all of which are expressly disclaimed.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be
accurate. However, Gefen Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may
be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen Inc., be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission
in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical
information contained herein regarding 2x1 Digital Audio Switcher features and
specifi cations is subject to change without notice.
WARRANTY
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